MEC4417 Refrigeration and air conditioning
Faculty of Engineering
MEC4417 Refrigeration and air conditioning is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It needs MEC3451 and MEC2405.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MEC4417
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After MEC4417
No unit lists MEC4417 as a prerequisite in the 2023 handbook.
Enrolment rules
If you are currently enrolled in E6013 Master of Applied Engineering, you are exempt from the prerequisites requirement.
Overview
Review of mass and energy conservation and transfer processes; psychrometry and moist air properties; factors influencing human comfort; calculation of building thermal loads; simulation packages for calculating building loads; air conditioning systems; fans, pumps, ducts, etc in air conditioning plant; control systems in air conditioning plant; vapour compression and absorption refrigeration; air conditioning and refrigeration in transportation; industrial fieldwork.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- AssignmentsThreshold hurdle10%
- HVAC design and implementationThreshold hurdle10%
- Research projectThreshold hurdle25%
- Research project presentationThreshold hurdle10%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle45%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Calculate the air condition after undergoing the various psychrometric processes such as heating, cooling, humidification, dehumidification, reheat, preheat and mixing, and size ducts and pipes
- 2
Determine human comfort level in an air conditioned space and estimate thermal heat loads on buildings
- 3
Calculate thermal performances of various types of air conditioning and refrigerating systems
- 4
Evaluate various types of air conditioning systems used in industry and determine the optimal choice for a particular situation
- 5
Design a complete air conditioning system and structure and present a design report
- 6
Work effectively in groups to carry out lab experiment.
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories24 hours
- Practical activities24 hours
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
Learning resources
Required resources
Laboratory workbook
Where it fits
MEC4417 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2023 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Foo Ji Jinn
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Foo Ji Jinn
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MEC4417?
You need MEC3451 and MEC2405 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is MEC4417 offered?
In 2023, MEC4417 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia.
How much work is MEC4417?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MEC4417 have an exam?
No. MEC4417 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include MEC4417?
MEC4417 is part of Mechanical engineering; and Robotics and mechatronics engineering.